Amherstburg man facing impaired driving charge from LaSalle police

A 29-year-old Amherstburg man is facing impaired driving charges after LaSalle police received complaints.

According to LaSalle police, they received multiple complaints Feb. 8 shortly after 2 a.m. of an idling vehicle stopped at the intersection of Front Road at Laurier Dr. Officers responded to the intersection where the driver was allegedly observed to be asleep behind the wheel.

As a result of the investigation, police say the male was charged with Operation Impaired and Operating with Over 80mgs of Alcohol.

The accused had his driver’s licence suspended for 90 days, vehicle impounded for seven days, and was charged with two counts of Driving While Under Suspension under the Highway Traffic Act. Police add the male will appear in court at a later date to answer to the charges.

Amherstburg man facing impaired driving charge from LaSalle police